Question

Ralcy started his career as a poorly paid unskilled laborer working in the home building industry, but by the time he retired he was the president and CEO of a large construction company. Ralcy experienced _____. a. structural mobility b. horizontal social mobility c. intergenerational mobility d. vertical social mobility

Answer 1

Answer:

c. intergenerational mobility

Explanation:

Intergenerational mobility: The term "intergenerational mobility" is described as a specific change in the status of any family member between different generations. Therefore, the given change that occurs between generations can occur either by getting into a "lower social status" as compared to the former generation or getting a "higher social status" as compared to the former generation.

In the question above, the given statement represents "intergenerational mobility".